I am so so sorry to read these last two updates. You guys both fought so hard and it's just not a fair ending. You'll be constantly in my thoughts. Sending all the love and healing energy and peace I can find your way in the weeks and months to come.

Chris, please accept the sorrow and sympathy of a stranger. It was obvious from the blog what a radiant and precious person she was, and she was fortunate to have you by her side to the end.I don't know if you are familiar with Dylan Thomas's poem, "And Death Shall Have No Dominion," but here is the first stanza. May you find comfort in your grief:

And death shall have no dominion.Dead man naked they shall be oneWith the man in the wind and the west moon; When their bones are picked clean and the clean bones gone,They shall have stars at elbow and foot; Though they go mad they shall be sane,Though they sink through the sea they shall rise again; Though lovers be lost love shall not; And death shall have no dominion.

Chris, I am so, so sad to learn this. I have been following Ann's story for the past year…learned about her on Lisa Adam's twitter feed. My heart was broken when her cancer recurred in her spine…I know she had been hoping to go back to work only days before this happened. You were as devoted to her as any man could possibly be, and your love for each other shone out so strongly. Finding a hospice where she could be with her beloved cats was a wonderful gift to her in her last days. I will be keeping you both in my prayers, as I have been. Sending you much love in this time of sadness.

Chris, You have my deepest sympathy on your loss. Radiant is the perfect word for Ann; despite all of the suffering of the last years her spirit, her humor and most of all her love for you shone through. Ann will be dearly missed.

so heartbroken for you to read this news. I have followed Ann for a while, reading & always wishing her good news/results from her treatments. How lucky she was to have you, unwavering by her side through every up & down. Love is not the moments we celebrate & have fun but in really being there for someone through hard times, illness & heartbreak.

Chris - I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that many of us who followed your and Ann's story from afar via the blog, twitter and facebook have you and your families (and the kitties too) in our hearts and prayers.

There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Your love for Ann shines through in each of your blog posts -you guys are a true love story. I'm just so sorry the ending wasn't happy. Prayers for you, her family, close friends - and all those she's inspired throughout her fight. May the angels wrap their wings around you all and surround you in peace and comfort.

I am so sorry for you and for Ann's other family and friends. She was such an inspiring fighter, and you are such a great person. I wish you all the best for the future even though I know from experience that you have a very heavy period in front of you!With loveAnna-Karin from Sweden

Dear sweet, beautiful, courageous Ann, may you forever rest in peace, free of pain. You leave behind a legacy of love and inspiration. My sincere condolences to you, Chris, may you find your own peace.

Chris, I am so deeply sorry. My heart just about stopped when I read your entry. I have been following Ann's blog for many years and I have admired both of you. Please take special care of yourself as you grieve and in the wake of this major loss.

I am deeply saddened and Im angry too at the unfairness and suffering. Ann touched alot of lives in many ways. I will miss her. we all will carry her lessons of Try then try some more and with grace. My enormous sympathy to you also.

Chris I am so sorry to hear this devastating news.May Ann's soul rest in peace.You two had an amazing life.In spite of the odds you made these seven years possible by bieng there for her always and both fighting till the last moment.She will always be in our hearts.Please take care of yourself .Nilufer

I am so sorry, I have been following Ann's story for a few years, and I have learned to appreciate having good health, something I took for granted before. I hope you can heal eventually, you are one incredible and good human being, as she was. Love from Puerto Rico.